Author Archives: Andrew Ko

Hicks’ photographs show the true nature of war in the rawest form, fatalities, causalities and injuries.  It shows how war can make us less human by hurting the innocent and causing mayhem in your surroundings.  Documentation of war is important … Continue reading →

I most certainly do agree with Roberta Smith after reading her article.  She said “The camera is a way of connecting… and collecting fleeting experiences.”  We take pictures of photos so we can share with our friends and people around … Continue reading →

I find Whelan’s argument convincing because of the fact that he is throwing statement after statement, whether or not they are true, we won’t know because we were never actually there.  As for the photo being staged I don’t think … Continue reading →

When I heard news of a hurricane reaching New York, the thought that came to mind was “is it possible?” I have never experience the events of a hurricane and I didn’t plan to. But when Monday hit, the wind … Continue reading →

Not only am I a fan of food photography, but it is an art I participate in myself.  Taking photos of food is something that a lot of people do now and it’s sort of a trend.  Whether it’s a … Continue reading →

Documenting anything that has any relevance to religion is always going to be difficult.  There will always be controversy because there are always two sides to religions, and whether someone believes in a certain religion there will always be someone … Continue reading →

I think Evans’ approach was very effective and successful as it can clearly be seen in the photos he took.  It shows the raw emotion of everyday subway riders that are being transported from point A to point B.  Riding … Continue reading →

The way I see it, art is any piece of work that is aesthetically pleasing to the viewer’s eye.  Edward Burtynsky’s app version of his art book Oil, I consider art.  It is still Burtynsky’s work and his photographs, the … Continue reading →

The wet plate collodion is a processes that we never got to experience first handed, I think that one of the reasons why photographers are starting to turn to it.  It gives the photographer the feeling that they are in … Continue reading →